About the event

The international Kokkola Material Week offers annual high-level coverage of current research and development prospects in chemicals, bioeconomy, mineral economy, critical raw materials and renewable energy.

The seminar programme addresses topical themes related to industry, sustainability, innovation, and value chains, bringing together experts from research, business, and policy. While many themes connect to material science, the event also explores broader perspectives such as industrial development, the security of supply of critical raw materials, and the transition of the renewable energy sector. The main language of the event is English, and participation is free of charge.

A significant number of companies representing state-of-the-art chemical expertise are concentrated in Kokkola, making the City of Kokkola Scandinavia’s most significant concentration of inorganic chemistry. The area’s innovation ecosystem covers everything from education and basic research to R&D and commercialization services for businesses, supporting growth across advanced industry, critical raw materials value chains, and renewable energy technologies.

During Kokkola Material Week 2025, about 2600 visitors attended the seminar live in Kokkola.

What?

Kokkola Material Week, organized in 2026 already for the 14th time, is the biggest material chemistry event in northern Europe.

Where and when?

Kokkola Material Week is traditionally organized in Kokkola during November. Year 2026 the event will take place at 9.11 – 13.11.

To whom?

The seminar week is intended for companies, researchers, decision-makers, students, regional developers, financiers and others interested in the field.

What does it cost?

Kokkola Material Week seminars are completely free for participants!

Who are the organisers?

KOSEK, Kokkola municipality, and the region’s education and R&D organizations have joined forces for more than ten years and created a superb seminar week. You can get to know the event organizers through the logo cloud on the front page!

Why in Kokkola?

A significant number of companies representing state-of-the-art chemical expertise are concentrated in Kokkola which makes the City of Kokkola Scandinavia’s most significant concentration of inorganic chemistry. Area’s innovation system covers everything from education and basic research to R&D and commercialization services for businesses.